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Welcome to the South Dakota Department of Revenue's press room. Here you will find all the latest publications and press releases concerning DOR. If you have any further questions regarding the press releases, please contact (605) 773-5869.
Dyed Diesel Clarification for South Dakota
The Department of Revenue is issuing guidance, effective today, for consumers and retailers that only agricultural producers with a valid agricultural exemption certificate should fuel with red dyed diesel for on-road use at this time.
Read More About Dyed Diesel Clarification for South Dakota ›Summer 2026 Newsletter has Arrived!
Information on Sturgis, independent contractors, entertainers, live entertainment, property assessments, deadlines, and much more is available in this edition of the 2026 Summer Newsletter.
Read More About Summer 2026 Newsletter has Arrived! ›$1.4 million in Tax Collections from 2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
The South Dakota Department of Revenue estimates tax collections from the 2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally at $1,404,408, an 11% decrease from last year’s total of $1,581,736.
Read More About $1.4 million in Tax Collections from 2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally ›South Dakota’s SB 221- Retailers: New Nicotine Regulations
Senate Bill 221, which goes into effect on July 1, 2026, establishes a regulatory framework for the licensing and oversight of retailers of nicotine and vapor products in the state.
Read More About South Dakota’s SB 221- Retailers: New Nicotine Regulations ›South Dakota’s HB 1220- Nicotine Distribution
South Dakota’s HB 1220, which goes into effect on July 1, 2026, introduces licensing and regulatory obligations for anyone distributing nicotine products.
Read More About South Dakota’s HB 1220- Nicotine Distribution ›South Shore is Changing its General Sales and Use Tax Rate Starting July 1, 2026
Effective July 1, 2026, South Shore, South Dakota, is changing its 1 percent general sales and use tax rate to 2 percent.
Read More About South Shore is Changing its General Sales and Use Tax Rate Starting July 1, 2026 ›The Spring 2026 Newsletter is Here!
The Spring Newsletter is here! Read it to learn about waivers in South Dakota audits, an overview of South Dakota’s Property Tax Relief Package, and bills from the 2026 Legislative Session.
Read More About The Spring 2026 Newsletter is Here! ›Tax Refund Program Open to Senior Citizens and Citizens with Disabilities
South Dakota senior citizens and citizens with disabilities have until July 1 to apply for a tax refund through the state’s Tax Refund Program. Eligible individuals may receive a refund of a portion of the sales taxes they paid in the previous year.
Read More About Tax Refund Program Open to Senior Citizens and Citizens with Disabilities ›The U.S. Treasury Has Stopped Minting Pennies
This may lead to potential shortages that may prevent retailers from giving exact change during cash transactions. This does not affect how South Dakota sales tax is calculated.
Read More About The U.S. Treasury Has Stopped Minting Pennies ›